rescue
verb (used with object)
to free or deliver from confinement, danger, or difficulty: She rescued me from an awkward conversation.
rescuer
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a word derived from
rescue.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Eubanks was compelled to assume the role of rescuer, both because she loved him and because there was nobody else to fill the position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
A longtime cat rescuer, the former vegan chef with an arts background started out as a volunteer, then later became an employee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The rescuer airlifted a girl to safety, telling the rest of the family that another helicopter was on the way to take them.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
But what qualities must a dog have to become a rescuer?
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
In their panic, they could pull you, the rescuer, under, if you weren't careful.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
